Client Solutions Group Director / Indianapolis, IN

We are seeking a Client Solutions Group Director in Indianapolis, IN.  This position is responsible for advertising share growth from high potential segment and individual business targets.  This individual will work within and lead a specialized media agency-styled unit that delivers high customer value and return; sales and creative solutions utilizing the company’s multi-media product line. Responsibilities include meeting face-to-face with current and potential advertising clients to develop innovative ideas and marketing opportunities. In addition to working collaboratively with local key accounts sales managers and advertising directors  to identify top prospects, this individual also collaborates  with other regional directors to create  best practices across the company, while working closely with the Group President on regional priorities and goals

•  BS/BA degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or related field.

•  7 years experience/employment in media buying or at an advertising agency (print, broadcast, direct mail, other).

•  5 years management experience.

•  Must be able to analyze competitive, financial, historical client activity to determine best share growth opportunities. 

• Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills are essential. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically.

• Some travel will be required

Position offers a highly-competitive compensation package including base salary, commission, benefits and bonus potential. 

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international news and information company operating on multiple platforms including the Internet, mobile, newspapers, magazines and TV stations.  Gannett is an Internet leader with hundreds of newspaper and TV web sites; CareerBuilder.com, the nation’s top employment site; USATODAY.com; and more than 80 local MomsLikeMe.com sites.  Gannett publishes 82 daily U.S. newspapers, including USA TODAY, the nation’s largest-selling daily newspaper, and more than 650 magazines and other non-dailies including USA WEEKEND.  Gannett also operates 23 television stations in 19 U.S. markets. Gannett subsidiary Newsquest is the United Kingdom’s second largest regional newspaper company with 17 daily paid-for titles, more than 200 weekly newspapers, magazines and trade publications, and a network of web sites.